IT Project Manager

thenewberrygroup

Frederick (MD)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Personal time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Telecommuting

Retirement savings

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Newberry Group in Frederick, MD is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support the PMO formation, implement governance, and guide PM tools. You will standardize practices, improve visibility across programs, and help leadership build a mature PMO environment.

Responsibilities include initiating projects per PMBOK, planning scope, timelines, risks and budgets; executing, monitoring, and closing; maintaining dashboards and KPIs; and providing advisory updates to the PMO Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Management, Engineering, or related field.
Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and SDLC.
Proficiency with MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet.
Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Initiate projects per PMBOK guidelines with artifacts and templates.
Define scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, risks, and budgets.
Oversee day‑to‑day activities to meet schedule and budget.
Perform regular progress reviews, quality checks, and risk assessments.
Report risks, milestones, and changes to stakeholders and PMO manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Frederick, MD to support our client who is establishing its Project Management Office (PMO). The IT Project Manager supports the PMO formation, implements project governance, and guides the design and management of project management tools. This role will also oversee IT-related projects and ensure PMO systems and processes operate effectively and consistently.

You will play a key role in standardizing project practices, enhancing visibility across programs, and supporting leadership as the client builds a mature and scalable PMO environment.

Location

This is a full-time role. In office presence is required for the first couple of months with possible hybrid options after initial training. Candidates must live in a reasonable commuting distance of Frederick, MD.

Project Initiation

Execute best-practice initiation activities aligned with PMBOK, including development of early-stage artifacts, tools, and templates.
Assess project needs, confirm alignment with internal PMO governance, and support determination of project level and complexity.

Project Planning

Define and document project scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, risks, and budget estimates.
Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure clarity and alignment among stakeholders and technical teams.
Develop comprehensive project plans and establish monitoring frameworks.

Project Execution

Oversee day-to-day project activities to ensure tasks are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Conduct regular progress reviews, quality checks, and risk assessments.
Communicate updates clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders and support timely decision‑making.

Project Monitoring & Control

Track performance using KPIs and appropriate project management tools.
Identify and address variances promptly, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Maintain transparent and consistent reporting on risks, milestones, and changes.

Project Closing

Ensure all deliverables meet defined quality criteria and contractual obligations.
Document lessons learned and prepare closure reports.
Facilitate formal project acceptance and transition ongoing responsibilities to appropriate teams.

Ongoing Performance Deliverables

Support design and optimization of PMO project management tools, including:
- Scorecards
- Onboarding frameworks
- KPIs, dashboards, and reporting metrics
- Action item tracking
Conduct process and governance reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Independently manage projects of varying complexity and risk.
Provide advisory updates to the PMO Manager regarding project status and PMO operational efficiency.

Types of Projects Supported include

Systems implementations
AI and product dev
Custom dev apps
Enterprise software
Infrastructure and telecom
Compliance and Infosec

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and the software development lifecycle.
Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Smartsheet.
Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
Experience in grant writing and grant financial management (preferred).

Certifications

PMP or equivalent project management certification (highly regarded).

Newberry Group is a performance-driven government services and solutions firm that provides security compliance, program governance, consulting, and customized solutions for public sector clients nationwide. The strength of our company is a direct reflection of our highly skilled and talented workforce.

Benefits and Perks

In addition to competitive wages, Newberry Group offers an outstanding benefit package.